Tuesday, February 04, 2025

Two security guards shot and killed in Langa

Two security guards were shot and killed in Langa, on Monday evening.

Police spokesperson, Captain F.C van Wyk said the men were escorting a delivery vehicle and the last delivery was in Langa, whereby they came under attack at Harry Gwala Street opposite the Langa taxi rank.

‘’Langa police registered two counts of murder following a shooting incident last night (Monday, 2025-02-03) at about 18:26 at Harry Gwalla Street opposite the Langa taxi rank, Langa, where two males (security guards) aged 24 and 31 were shot and fatally wounded,’’ said Captain F.C Van Wyk, Western Cape police spokesperson.

‘’According to reports the security guards were escorting a delivery vehicle and the last delivery was in Langa. On their way back at the circle, it's alleged that two unknown males shot at the white Nissan LDV they were driving in, fatally wounding them. Nothing were taken from them, both firearms were recovered in the vehicle,’’ he added.

Police said the motive is suspected to be robbery.

Anyone with information about this fatal shooting incident is requested to contact the investigating officer Detective Lt Col Adrian Pretorius attached to the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Investigations on 082 777 8499 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111

 

Done by: Elona Sibunzi

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